United Nations, September 29: Contending that the UN Security Council should reflect contemporary realities, India today sought “urgent reform” of the powerful UN body to effectively meet emerging global challenges.
“The first step has to be the reform of the Security Council,” External Affairs Minister S M Krishna told the UN General Assembly, noting that “an overwhelming majority” of nations wanted expansion of both permanent and non-permanent seats.
“It is imperative that we take these negotiations to an early and logical conclusion,” he added.
India expects to join the Security Council as a non-permanent member following the election in October.
“The changes in the global geo-strategic order since 1945 have barely been reflected in the most vital of the UN’s organs, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security,” he said.
“Developing countries contribute almost all the troops that are part of the UN’s peacekeeping presence worldwide.
–Agencies